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Pamela Brause's avatar

My only regret is that I didn’t think of it first. Congratulations to all you inflatables in worn torn Portland. Brilliant you are an inspiration

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The 50501 Movement's avatar

I love seeing all the pics and videos of their dance parties 😂

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CM's avatar

Thank you so much for this article. I finally found a small laugh able to come out reading this. Go Froggie and all you inflatables!!!!

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Jools's avatar

Dear gawd, Portland’s an Adorable mess that knows how to phqk w/the fascists’ ignorant mindset.

💛💚🧡❤️ 🐸🐸

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The 50501 Movement's avatar

🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸

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Libby's avatar

The Frog Chorus, Paul McCartney. https://youtu.be/gVfaf43W9cM?si=us44x5DfdE3HUIWR

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Article Zero's avatar

The 18th is gonna inflated, and I'm here for it.

Little tip, you can tape a small carbon filter over the intake to keep those exhaust fumes and other bad smells out. Bring Xtra batteries though. 😁

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The 50501 Movement's avatar

That's a fantastic tip for our Operation Inflation participants. Thank you!!

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Article Zero's avatar

I'll make a little video tomorrow when I apply mine and share it around to all the different groups I can. Any hashtags I should use other than #OperationInflation ?

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Damn's avatar

Above all, stay peaceful under all circumstances. Don’t engage with agitators.

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The 50501 Movement's avatar

Absolutely! Agitators are only there to try to make us look bad. Thank you!

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Kayli Porter's avatar

It still makes me sad/mad they pepper sprayed his little air hole.

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The 50501 Movement's avatar

We have very resilient and strong frogs 💚 Very proud of their creativity and bravery

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Laura Blackburn's avatar

Me too. And to me, that one action is a symbol of the whole sadistic administration.

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VEE LAVALLEE's avatar

DON’T WORRY AMERICA. ONLY THE MAGA’S BELIEVE HIS B.S. PROTEST ON THE 18TH LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT. IT DOES!

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Subdee's avatar

Also, if you’re feeling nervous, remember that grand juries in DC and Chicago are REFUSING to indict protesters that federal prosecutors are trying to make an example out of.

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David Westbrook's avatar

And also remember that they can’t indict 10,000,000 of us standing side by side, though I’d love to seem to try

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Laura Blackburn's avatar

Yes but those are “blue” cities. Those of us protesting in “red” cities/states may well be made an example of. WTH, I’m 63 and never been arrested for protesting. Time to add that to my story!!

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hiyala indiga's avatar

Being arrested isn't what I'm afraid of . I m worried about guns coming out

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David Westbrook's avatar

I am thankful that the protests were so peaceful across the country. I did see a MAGA type get tripped and cut his face open in Denver but he was chasing a kid. A woman earring a Trump support shirt pointed a gun at a group of people. It was reportedly not loaded. All in all a huge success for non violent activism.

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Subdee's avatar

Thank you so much for taking that risk!!! You're absolutely right, but of course we have to fight, because the alternative is worse.

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Laura Blackburn's avatar

I completely agree. My only issue with attending the protest….I can’t decide whether to be a frog 🐸 or a chicken!🐓 🤣🤣. I thank you also my friend.

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KC D.'s avatar

This is all brilliant. Thank you!!!

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Valerie Harper's avatar

fascists getting nervous?? Get to a no kings day protest oct 18: check schedule indivisible.org

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Jane's avatar

Have a mask with you as well as Sudecon which is an Irritant Spray Decontamination Wipe.

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Karen's avatar

Be peaceful, have fun

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Jenna Fairhaven's avatar

The language that Mike Johnson is using is dangerous. That is the kind of propaganda that incites violence. Let's take a history lesson from the Rwandan genocides.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPW_hy5gELT/?igsh=MXJuNTQydnNzN3NzZQ==

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Shirley Olinik's avatar

This morning I went on Facebook and explained who are Antifa members. All the military from both world wars who were fighting Fascism. No one is a leader. No girlfriend of a leader that HLS claims to have seen exists. If you love your country join the movement to save our beloved Democracy from Fascism.

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Steve Brant's avatar

Love thy neighbor can be America’s future!

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Patrick Boyle (Hubby Dragon)'s avatar

We are having a pre-rally on the town square in Elkhorn, WI Tuesday. (staying on the sidewalks of course) Then the big one in the park one town over on Saturday!

We have signs ready, my favorite being “my dog is smarter than trump” WE have two small dogs who will be with us. Lawn chairs, water and snacks at the ready.

Stay strong - Stay safe - stay peaceful

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